BEFORE YOU VIEW
THE L494 CHECKS THAT CHANGE THE BUYING DECISION
The 2018 facelift adds Touch Pro Duo, P400e and the 575PS SVR. For 2021, D300/D350 straight-six mild hybrids replace the V6/V8 diesels. Confirm VIN model year and fitted hardware.
Both belts and the bottom end need separate evidence
Proving the front and rear belt jobs does not clear crankshaft risk. Oil intervals, hot mechanical condition, sequential turbos and DPF behaviour all need their own checks.
The 2.0 diesel requires a cold timing assessment
Listen from a genuine cold start, inspect cam correlation and audit exact oil history. DPF regeneration, oil dilution, EGR and SCR faults must be diagnosed as a connected system.
A displayed EV range is not a battery-health test
Complete a charge, scan cell balance and isolation, test battery cooling and EV climate, then prove smooth engine/motor transitions under load.
Timing, hidden coolant leaks and performance abuse matter
Cold-start chain noise, cam correlation, crossover pipes, supercharger cooling, brakes, tyres, active exhaust and evidence of repeated hard launches all affect the decision.
Single-speed and twin-speed cars are not the same
Some road-biased variants have a single-speed Torsen system and no low range. Twin-speed cars must complete a real range change and centre/rear differential test.
Measure it before unlocking after an overnight stand
Automatic levelling can hide a corner leak. Dynamic Response is a separate hydraulic system and needs its own pipe, valve-block and road-response assessment.
Stable voltage comes before judging dozens of modules
Battery-support the full scan, inspect for roof-drain water and run the infotainment for a full journey. Facelift dual screens need repeated cold-boot testing.
Previous damage needs aluminium-capable assessment
Inspect bonded and riveted structure, castings, suspension mounts and subframes. P400e underfloor battery protection and isolation require an additional high-voltage check.
UK L494 generator reviewed 2 August 2026. Fourteen powertrain variants, fifteen factory configurations and detailed conditional checks are live with dated UK cost bands.
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Manufacturer releases establish the launch, engine, facelift and final mild-hybrid boundaries. The individual VIN, build record and repair evidence remain decisive.
Land Rover: all-new L494 launch specificationLand Rover: 2017 Ingenium engine updateLand Rover: 2018 facelift and P400eLand Rover: D300/D350 and final engine rangeLand Rover UK recall search